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From Solid Cat: 70 - Big Lists
BOOZE REVIEW: Barcadi Ron Solara
a more fanciful rum

Val's Take:
Rummy. Expecting sweeter, but it's a warm rum. There is almost a hint of tobacco in it, maybe like it was in a smoked cask.

D-mo's Take:
It's a sipper. It doesn't burn, but it's toasty. The flavor is very mild. It's not my bag, but this is very good.

Review Verdict: (on a scale of 1-4 shots)
3 SHOTS!

BONUS
JERKY REVIEW: Oberto Applewood Smoked Bacon Jerky
yes, bacon jerky

Val's Take:
I think it's delicious. Slightly more smoky and meatier than regular bacon.

D-mo's Take:
Very tender for jerky. I think I might prefer this to real bacon. It's great for sandwiches.

Review Verdict: (on a scale of 1-4 jerks)
4 JERKS!

From Solid Cat: 67 - Cinema Time
Frito Pie
A Texas treat

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sweet butter

5 cups corn chips (or broken broken tostada/taco shells)

2 cups chopped onions

4 cups chili con carne

3 cups grated Monterey Jack/Cheddar mixed

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a large casserole dish with the butter.

2. Cover bottom of dish with corn chips. Then add a layer of onion. Then add the chili. Top with the rest of the chips and cheese.

3. Bake 15 minutes. Let rest to stiffen up and then enjoy.

From Solid Cat: 65 - Muffnuts
BOOZE REVIEW: Session Premium Lager
from Full Sail Brewing in Hood River, OR

Val's Take:
Whatever you think beer smells like... this smells like it. Reminds me of Amber Bock. Goes down a little warm. Good flavor that finishes a hair sweet.

D-mo's Take:
Easy to drink. The flavor explosion that you feel is coming, never does. Feels a little bitter after while. This is beer that needs a big greasy slice of pepperoni pizza to accompany it. Very burpy.

Review Verdict: (on a scale of 1-4 shots)
2 1/2 SHOTS!

From Solid Cat: 64 - Space Cowboy's Birthday
REVIEW: Top Round Roast Beef restaurant
specifically, their Beef on Weck

Val's Take:
Amazing. The beef had a great flavor and was seasoned just right. It was sooo good... astonishingly good. I would drive to West L.A. just for that.

D-mo's Take:
Unqualified awesomeness. Fantastic. It was like manna from heaven. The horseradish was potent but I loved it. Honestly, there is not enough positive adjectives to properly describe how good Top Round Roast Beef is.

Review Verdict: (on a scale of 1-4 buns)
5 BUNS!
Yes, it surpassed our grading scale. It's that good.

From Solid Cat: 63 - Fashion Show
Breakfast Tacos
In case you don't want burritos

Ingredients

3 eggs

corn tortillas

cheddar cheese

Optional Ingredients

bacon, sausage, ham or your favorite breakfast meat

sour cream

hot sauce

Directions
1. Cook up the eggs, scrambled-style, but not overly separated. If you want to add breakfast meats, add them while eggs are cooking.

2. Once eggs are cooked, removed them and warm tortillas in pan. Add cheese until melty. Add eggs and fold tortillas.

3. Add toppings and enjoy.

From Solid Cat: 61 - Drink Your Tears
Quick & Dirty North Carolina-Style Pulled Pork Barbecue
"Because I don't have time to smoke a pig."

Ingredients

2 pounds of packaged pulled pork (we use the one sold at Costco)

1 cup apple cider vinegar

1 cup of Texas Pete (or your favorite pepper-based hot sauce)

pinch of red pepper flakes

salt to taste

Directions
1. Throw pork into medium pot or sauce pan.

2. In bowl, add vinegar, hot sauce, and red pepper, and microwave for 2 minutes.

3. Pour mix over pork in pot and heat on low until meat is tender.

4. Serve on hamburger buns with your favorite cole slaw.

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